Ray Jackson
Vice President of Sales

It is official! Toscana Country Club experienced $105,188,368 in real estate property sales in 2012. This is a total of 55 properties acquired, of which 48 of these 55 transactions were accomplished through the Sales Executives at the Toscana Sales Center! Wow. What a year for The Toscana Sales Center who is the overall volume leader in Toscana with 87% of all the transactions in 2012! See below for the complete summary of the sales activity and other highlights:

• 5 completed new homes
• 18 New Sunrise Homesites for to-be-built homes
• 32 Resales
• 25 new homes under construction including 12 New Signature Homes under construction for sale in 2013
• 5 new custom homes under construction on Via Siena
• A real estate listing was under contract in just one day
• Real Estate Prices stabilizing and actually seeing a 6% average rise in price over the prices of 2011.
• Over 4,000 guests visited the Toscana Sales Center in 2012. In November and December there were over 800 guests through The Toscana Sales Center……the most interest we have seen in those two months since our 2004 Grand Opening Year! There is growing interest in Real Estate at Toscana.

We recently acquired a number of new listings and are proud to feature several beautiful homes below as well as a link to our entire selection of outstanding homes.

Since William Bone announced the Member Challenge at the Town Hall Meeting in November 2012, there have been 5 new homesites sold! We are well on our way to accomplishing 50 new homesites that will trigger the completion of the final eight holes on the North Course. The Sales Team at the Toscana Sales Center wants thank each of our Members who continue referring friends and family like yourself who are looking for a great club, a great membership and outstanding real estate values! The largest single source of our new clients is from your referrals! We promise to take good care of them and help them understand the attentive service at Toscana, and find the best values in real estate here. It is our strong desire to have them thank you for referring them to us! Along with you, we demonstrate the lifestyle at Toscana first ... and then help them with their Real Estate decisions.

We have so many ways for your guests to experience what is like to be a Member at Toscana including the upcoming guest weekends. If you haven't

76-210 Via Chianti ▪ 623 Italianate
4,064 Square Feet ▪ $1,395,000

Ray Jackson brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the luxury market with over 25 years of real estate experience in large luxury resort communities across the United States, Most recently Ray was the Vice President of Real Estate Sales for Kapalua Resort in Maui where he headed their new home and resale divisions. He understands the dynamics of both new and resale markets and has proven success in managing both divisions within one office. Ray's leadership philosophy is to provide guidance, training and oversight to the Sales Team and to be available to navigate sellers and purchasers through the buying process. Ray and his wife Janet enjoy spending time with their children and grandson Jackson.

Charlene Brinson has over 25 years in luxury home sales with 11 in the Desert in addition to a management background encompassing commercial lending, private banking, marketing and sales. Most recently Charlene was a team member leader of The McMonigle Group in Indian Wells.  Prior to that, Charlene served as Sales Director/Broker of The Villas of Mirada in Rancho Mirage, a Senterra Real Estate Group property. Charlene brings a passion for the Desert and a strong commitment to providing exceptional service to her clients. Recognized for her leadership, vision, integrity, and overall professionalism, Brinson has been honored with the coveted Image Award from a previous brokerage firm.  Charlene enjoys spending time with her husband Keith and entertaining family and friends.

Judith Hamilton has over 10 years experience with Sunrise Company. Practically a desert native, Judith is originally from Kentucky, and has lived and raised her family in the Coachella Valley since 1990. You'll find Judith to be positive, enthusiastic and ready to help you with all of your Toscana real estate needs. "My goal is to exceed your expectations when it comes to customer service and work with you to achieve the best results for you." Judith's commitment to service and her ability to get the deal done have resulted in many sales that would have never happened without her. Rising early each morning Judith practices Yoga daily and focuses on a healthy desert lifestyle. She enjoys spending time with her six grandchildren.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jamie Shelton began his career as a golf professional before entering luxury real estate sales over 20 years ago. Jamie has enjoyed a highly successful career in luxury real estate sales in golf communities from the East Coast of the United States to Hawaii. Before joining Toscana, he was employed at Hokulia in Hawaii. In addition, his career includes ten years of resort sales with the George P. Mitchell Family, the original developer of The Woodlands in Texas and Bald Head Island in North Carolina. What makes Jamie an exceptional Sales Executive is that he earns the trust of his clients by taking their best interests to heart. An avid golfer and PGA Member, he and his wife Melanie enjoy playing the game in their leisure time.